Biometra Rotaphor
- Exceptional resolution and reliable nucleic acid analysis
- Intuitive PC software
- Suitable for a variety of methods: CHEF, ROFE, PAGE
Product Details
Specially designed for the separation of very large DNA molecules
The Biometra Rotaphor is a rotating field electrophoresis systemspecifically designed for the high resolution separation of large DNA molecules up to 8 MB in agarose gels under controlled temperatur conditions. The unique combination of a patented rotor technology, an integrated temperature control system and a clearly structured user interface meets all requirements of routine handling and make the analysis of large nucleic acids simple and uncomplicated.
- Excellent separation quality for large DNA fragments up to 8 MB
- Increased resolution through patented rotor technology
- High-precision temperature control system guarantees excellent temperature homogeneity, ensuring the accuracy of the results
Efficiency and reliability through innovative rotor technology
Pulsed field electrophoresis with the Rotaphor system allows the separation of high molecular weight nucleic acids. Thanks to the patented electrode rotor, the electrical field can be applied in virtually any angle.
Freely editable program functions (puls interval, angle and field strength) in combination with the freely rotatable electrodes offer a maximum of flexibility with the highest angular accuracy.
- Rotating electrodes allow the free setting of homogeneous field vectors
- Nonlinear switching time ramping
- Suitable for versatile separation techniques: CHEF, ROFE
Rotaphor operating software - the basis for your success
The Rotaphor software convinces with its comfortable operation, real-time control of relevant test parameters and 17 preinstalled application programs for the analysis of DNA fragments of various size ranges. Benefit from our expertise and save valuable time in optimizing your own experiments.
- 17 preinstalled programs, optimized for different size ranges
- Easy customization of complex protocols
Technical Data
| Rothaphor | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 35 x 47 x 25 cm |
| Lid | Freely rotating electrode rotor, acryl glass (automatic shut off when lid is lifted) |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Electrodes | 14 (on the rotor; 2 main-, 12 secondary electrodes), platinum |
| Buffer volume required | 2.4 l |
| Temperature monitoring | Precise control of the buffer temperature between 5 ° C and 22 ° C by integrated cooling coil and a temperature sensor in base of chamber; Note: A connection to an external cooling unite is needed |
| Operating temperature | 10 - 13 °C recommended |
| Allowable voltage gradients | 1–8,5 V/cm (30-225 V in 1 V increments) |
| Pre installed programs | 17 optimized programs for separation of samples from 100 kb up to 6 Mb |
| Alarm function | Yes |
| Automatic restart after power failure | Yes |
| Pump for buffer recirculation | Yes |
| Controller | PC |
| Display | PC Monitor |
| Fuses | 200 mA Medium-Blow |
| Power Module | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5.2 x 22.2 x 20.2 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Max. Voltage | 300 V |
| Max. Current | 0.45 A |
| Program Functions | |
| Pulses | Defined by voltage, angle, and duration |
| Extra Mode | Current can be applied also during rotor movements (especially for small fragments) |
| Program length | 1 - 500 hours |
| Switch puls length | 1 - 10.000 s (linear or logarithmic) |
| Switch angle | 0°, 90°, 91°-160° (linear or logarithmic) |
| Switch voltage | 30 - 225 V (linear or logarithmic) |
| Accessories Included | |
|---|---|
| Casting stand | 20 x 20 cm |
| Comb | 18-well comb, 2.0 mm |
| Moulding form | for 20 agarose embedded samples |
| Gel scoop | 14 x 15 cm, UV-transparent |
| Computer | with pre-installed Windows™ operating system, Rotorgene software and controller card |
| 22'' TFT Monitor | |
| Keyboard | |
| Mouse | |
| Cooling Module (optional) | |
|---|---|
| Working temperature range | -10 °C bis +80 °C |
| Fixed temperatures | 5 (free selection) |
| Temperature accuracy | ± 0,1 K |
| Display | Multifunction, digital |
| Heating capacity | 2.000 W |
| Cooling capacity | 250 W of input power at 20 °C |
| Pump flow rate | 7,5 I/min or 15/min |
| Max. pressure | 300 mbar |
| Bath volume (internal) | 2.8 I |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 23.2 x 4.7 x 62.0 cm |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Order Information
| Order number | Item |
|---|---|
| 846-021-101 | Rotaphor 8 System, 230 V, PC with Windows operating system (German)* |
| 846-021-201 | Rotaphor 8 System, 110 V/230 V, PC with Windows operating system (English)* |
| 846-021-202 | Rotaphor 8 System, 230 V, China-RoHS-conform PC with Windows operating system (English)* |
| * The Rotaphor System includes: Electrophoresis chamber with electrode rotor and internal buffer circulation, power supply, gel tray, comb (18 teeth), frame for gel casting, sample mould, connection cables, computer with interface card and pre-installed Rotaphor software, 22" TFT monitor, gel scoop, manual | |
| 846-043-500 | Refrigerating circulator Accel 250 (230 V), operating temperature range - 10 °C to + 80 °C |
| 846-043-590 | Refrigerating circulator Accel 250 (115 V), operating temperature range - 10 °C to + 80 °C |
| Order number | Accessories |
|---|---|
| Combs for 20 cm x 20 cm gels | |
| 846-021-011 | 18 wells |
| 846-021-004 | 25 wells |
| 846-021-005 | 40 wells |
| 846-021-006 | 50 wells |
| 846-021-007 | 18 wells (for liquid samples) |
| Combs for 18 cm x 13 cm gels | |
| 846-021-008 | 5 wells |
| 846-021-009 | 12 wells |
| 846-021-010 | 20 wells |
| 846-021-003 | Sample casting form (for 20 embedded samples, 14 mm x 10 mm x 1 mm each) |
| 846-021-001 | Preparative gel casting kit, 13 cm x 18 cm gel casting tray, comb 5 wells (3 marker slots, 2 preperative slots), comb 12 wells |
| 846-021-002 | Gel tray (20 cm x 20 cm gels) and casting frame |
Downloads
Product Brochure Biometra Rotaphor System 8 (Separation of Large DNA Molecules)
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